Entry requirements for Americans

US citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six
months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A visa is
required.

Entry requirements for UK nationals

British citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least
six months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A visa is
required.

Entry requirements for Canada

Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A
visa is required.

Entry requirements for Australians

Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A
visa is required.

Entry requirements for South Africans

South African citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A
visa is required.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid for at
least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A
visa is required.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals

Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least
six months beyond the date of their arrival in Myanmar. A visa is
required.

Passport/Visa Note

All foreign passengers to Myanmar must hold confirmed
return/onward tickets, and the necessary travel documentation for
their next destination. They will also require a tourist visa,
which is valid for 28 days. Note that applications for visa
extensions are not possible once in Myanmar; however, a fine of USD
3 per day overstayed, can be paid at Immigration upon departure.
Foreign passengers are only allowed to travel to/from Myanmar by
air or sea, and will be required to convert a minimum of USD 200
into local currency upon their arrival in the country. Note that a
yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Myanmar,
if arriving within six days of leaving or transiting through an
infected area. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport
has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date
of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials
often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and
official sources.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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